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Diana Madrid, 9, right, catches the eye of Fransisco Garcia, 8, left, and Andy Arreola, 8, on Tuesday morning during the Aztec market at Franklin Middle School at, 818 35th Ave., in Greeley. These students were visiting the market from Dos Rios Elementary. The market is set up similar to an ancient market allowing students to barter and trade all while learning about economics, culture and history.

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Decorative skirts standout from the crowd as Dos Rios students, Ashley Ramos, 10, right, talks with Arleth Rodriguez, 11, left, while waiting for Abby Ricano, 11, to finish her purchase at one of the kiosks Tuesday morning during the Aztec market at Franklin Middle School in Greeley. Some students were even given costumes to wear during the event.

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Beans are carefully counted out by 11-year-old Reeta Darjee Tuesday morning at her kiosk in the Aztec market at Franklin Middle School in Greeley. Beans became the currency during the Aztec market, each student was given 12 beans to start purchasing foods and crafts with.